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Barry Allen, Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy, discusses the philosophy of Henri Bergson. Topics include: transition from analytic to continental philosophy, the spiritual power of the mind, consciously aligning with the Bergsonian impulse, exploring openness and psychosis, impact of COVID-19 on martial arts training, overlap between martial arts and Bergson's philosophy, book projects and synthesizing Native American traditions with Western philosophy.

Christopher John Müller, a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University, discusses the philosophy of Günther Anders. They explore shame and technology, the fear of death and 'industrial reincarnation,' Anders' writing style and technological eschatology, the overwhelming nature of the post-literary, and an overview of Anders' philosophy.

David Edmonds, British philosopher and radio feature maker at the BBC World Service, discusses the controversial legacy of philosopher Derek Parfit. Topics include Parfit's influence on obligations to future people, his unusual relationship with his body, the consequences of taking action on climate change, the Non-identity Problem and moral dilemmas, introduction to Parfit's work, and a famous thought experiment in moral philosophy.

"Maurice Blanchot: Poetry and Narrative with Kevin Hart" features Maurice Blanchot, a guest known for his contributions to literature and poetry. In this episode, Kevin Hart discusses Blanchot's work from his new book "Maurice Blanchot on Poetry and Narrative." They explore Blanchot's unique atheistic perspective, his views on poetry and narrative, the limits of detail and description in literature, the relationship between his writing and reading, and his interest in gnosis. The chapter also suggests starting with Blanchot's essays before tackling his challenging narrative works.

Tim Howles, Junior Research Fellow in Political Theology at Campion Hall, University of Oxford, discusses the book 'On the Emergence of an Ecological Class: A Memo'. They explore the changing perceptions of class, the concept of progress and the need for an ecological class, guilt, consumption, responsibility in secular and religious contexts, and the separation between humans and nature.

Explore the intricate plot and challenging writing style of William Gaddis' novel Carpenter's Gothic. Discuss the ambiguity in Gaddis's work and the importance of attentive reading. Provide background information about the characters and themes. Examine the shifting patterns and relationships in Carpenter's Gothic. Delve into the symbolism of the bird and its significance in the novel. Explore the shattered symbolism of Christianity. Review and recommend Carpenter's Gothic, highlighting the challenges faced by characters, the unique rhythm and beauty of the book, and a recommendation to read it on a gloomy autumn day.

Ryan R. Holston, a Professor at Virginia Military Institute, discusses his book "Tradition and the Deliberative Turn" and offers a critique of contemporary democratic theory. They explore topics such as bridging theory and practice in political science, modernity's implications, the challenges of deliberation in a democratic society, the disintegration of tradition, and the trap of postmodern hegemony. They also discuss the influence of science and technology on society through the analysis of literary works.

Reflecting on an image of Gloria getting shot, they introduce the novella 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?' and discuss its unconventional plot structure. The podcast explores the plot of the book, including Gloria's desire to die and the tragic ending. It examines the murder at the bar during the dance marathon and Gloria's contemplation of a desperate act. The chapter delves into the protagonist's decision to kill the woman he had been dancing with and discusses the immersive storytelling and moral dilemmas in the novel.

This episode I'm joined once again by writer and occultist John Michael Greer, to discuss his book A World Full of Gods: An Inquiry into Polytheism. Book link: https://spirit.aeonbooks.co.uk/product/world-full-of-gods/95189 --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74 You can now find all your podcast and episode analytics in one place. Episode analytics

Marc Lowell Andreessen is an American entrepreneur, venture capital investor, and software engineer. He is the co-author of Mosaic, the first widely used web browser with a graphical user interface; co-founder of Netscape; and co-founder and general partner of Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. In this episode we discuss AI, Accelerationism, Effective Accelerationism (E/Acc), Energy, the future, and more. Andreessen's blog: https://pmarca.substack.com/ Andreessen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/pmarca --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74